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This is the fourth year of my Chasing 50-50 segment. It started three seasons ago as we followed Matt Kemp then of the Dodgers in his self proclaimed attempt to hit 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. The 2015 season is under way and we are going to follow Kemp's efforts to see if he can make another run. As long as he is playing Kemp will always be part of this. Regulars Mike Trout of the Angels and Carlos Gonzalez of the Rockies are still in the mix because I think they also have the speed\power combo capable of reaching the mark some day. Plus we will also start with Carlos Gomez of the Brewers, George Springer of the Astros and Joc Pederson of the Dodgers. Others will be added throughout the season as their production warrants. 50/50 is a lofty goal but this is also a way to honor the guys that do possess the power and speed tools. On May 14 adding Paul Goldschmidt of the Diamondbacks and Justin Upton of the Padres. On May 21 adding Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs and Todd Frazier of the Reds. On June 13 adding Gomez's teammate Ryan Braun. On July 3 adding Starling Marte of the Pirates Gonzalez's teammate Charlie Blackmon and Goldschmidt's teammate AJ Pollock. On July 25 adding Manny Machado of the Orioles, Steven Souza Jr of the Rays, Brian Dozier of the Twins and Springer's teammate Jose Altuve. On August 31 adding Curtis Granderson of the Mets and Rizzo's teammate Kris Bryant. This is week 20 of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp's added a tally to each category as he hit  3 for 16 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R and 1 SB in 4 games, For the season he is hitting .265/.312/.424 with 16 HR, 80 RBI, 63 R, 10 SB in 127 games


Games Padres played: 130

Home Runs: 16  --- Projected Home Runs: 20

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 12

Justin Upton

Upton made all swings count hitting 4 for 24 with 4 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 6 games.  This season he is hitting .253/.337/.460 with 24 HR, 72 RBI, 70 R, 18 SB in 123 games


Games Padres played: 130

Home Runs: 24  --- Projected Home Runs: 30

Steals: 18 --- Projected Steals: 22

Mike Trout

Trout halted his slump as he hit 6 for 19 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .298/.397/.581 with 33 HR, 74 RBI, 81 R, 10 SB in 112 games

Games Angels played: 130

Home Runs: 33 --- Projected Home Runs: 41

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 12

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez cooled but still had one good swing as he hit 4 for 18 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .271/.330/.538 with 31 HR, 72 RBI, 70 R, 2 SB in 120 games

Games Rockies played: 128

Home Runs: 31 --- Projected Home Runs: 39

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 3

Charlie Blackmon

Blackmon continued to boost both categories hitting 6 for 25 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .288/.350/.456 with 15 HR, 51 RBI, 72 R, 35 SB in 127 games

Games Rockies played: 128

Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 19

Steals: 33 --- Projected Steals: 42

Carlos Gomez

Gomez had on eof his better weeks since the trade as he hit 7 for 25 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 6 games. This season he hit season .262/.328/.423 with 8 HR, 43 RBI, 42 R, 7 SB in 74 games with the Brewers and .210/.245/.305 with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 10 R, 6 SB in 13 games with the Astros.

Games Astros played: 131

Home Runs: 10 --- Projected Home Runs: 12

Steals: 13 --- Projected Steals: 16

Ryan Braun

Braun again added double dingers as he hit 6 for 18 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting .278/.347/.504 with 24 HR, 77 RBI, 75 R, 18 SB in 123 games

Games Brewers played: 130

Home Runs: 24 --- Projected Home Runs: 30

Steals: 18 --- Projected Steals: 22

George Springer

Springer was on the DL this week and not expected back before mid August. For the season he is hitting .264/.365/.457 with  13 HR, 29 RBI, 43 R, 14 SB in 75 games

Games Astros played: 131

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 16

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 17

Jose Altuve

Altuve again owned the plate hitting  9 for 24 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 2 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .313/.357/.431 with 11 HR, 54 RBI, 65 R, 34 SB in 123 games. 

Games Astros played: 131

Home Runs: 11--- Projected Home Runs: 14

Steals: 34 --- Projected Steals: 42

Joc Pederson

Pederson was sent to the bench because his Post All-Star slump as he hit 0 for 6 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 2 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .211/.354/.435 with 23 HR, 47 RBI, 58 R, 3 SB in 122 games

Games Dodgers played: 129

Home Runs: 23 --- Projected Home Runs: 29

Steals: 3 --- Projected Steals: 4

Paul Goldscmidt

Goldscmidt continues to cool but again added to the power category hitting 6 for 24 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 7 games. He was the first to join the 20/20 club this season. This season he is hitting .325/.442/.565 with 26 HR, 96 RBI, 83 R, 20 SB in 129 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 130

Home Runs: 26 --- Projected Home Runs: 32

Steals: 20 --- Projected Steals: 25

AJ Pollock

Pollock hit the brakes on his torrid pace hitting 6 for 26 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 7 games. . This season he is hitting .319/.371/.483 with 13 HR, 56 RBI, 90 R, 33 SB in 125 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 130

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 16

Steals: 33 --- Projected Steals: 41

Anthony Rizzo

Rizzo continues to slump hitting 5 for 28 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .284/.391/.528 with 26 HR, 78 RBI, 73 R, 15 SB in 128 games. 

Games Cubs played: 129

Home Runs: 26 --- Projected Home Runs: 33

Steals: 15 --- Projected Steals: 19

Kris Bryant

Bryant is now the second rookie on the list but has handled the All-Star speed bump much better This season he is hitting .262/.364/.478 with 21 HR, 79 RBI, 73 R, 12 SB in 120 games. 

Games Cubs played: 129

Home Runs: 21 --- Projected Home Runs: 26

Steals: 12 --- Projected Steals: 15

Todd Frazier

Frazier had a monster week to put the slump in the rear-view mirror as he hit 10 for 25 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .266/.315/.524 with 30 HR, 77 RBI, 72 R, 11 SB in 127 games. 

Games Reds played: 129

Home Runs: 30 --- Projected Home Runs: 38

Steals: 11 --- Projected Steals: 14

Starling Marte

Marte was sucked back into the slump vortex hitting 2 for 25 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .280/.331/.438 with 15 HR, 63 RBI, 73 R, 25 SB in 122 games. 

Games Reds played: 129

Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 19

Steals: 25 --- Projected Steals: 31

Manny Machado

Machado had one good swing in an off week as he hit 5 for 29 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .289/.355/496 with 26 HR, 66 RBI, 78 R, 16 SB in 130 games

Games Orioles played: 130

Home Runs: 26 --- Projected Home Runs: 32

Steals: 16 --- Projected Steals: 20

Steven Souza Jr

Souza was on the DL after a HBP . This season he is hitting .214/.303/.403 with 15 HR, 34 RBI, 47 R, 10 SB in 89 games.

Games Rays played: 130

Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 19

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 12

Brian Dozier

Dozier found his power stroke again hitting 6 for 24 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .245/.316/.480 with 26 HR, 66 RBI, 90 R, 10 SB in 127 games. 

Games Twins played: 130

Home Runs: 26 --- Projected Home Runs: 32

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 12

Curtis Granderson

Grandserson has shown glimpses of being a former 20/20 member as he joins the chase with a month to go. This season he is hitting .260/.354/.458 with 22 HR, 56 RBI, 75 R, 11 SB in 129 games. 

Games Mets played: 130

Home Runs: 22 --- Projected Home Runs: 37

Steals: 11 --- Projected Steals: 14